How to Acquire At-home COVID Test Kits

Earlier this month, health plans began including at-home COVID-19 tests in their benefits coverage. Please see SummaCare information and guidance on COVID-19 testing. Additionally, there is a new federal resource to receive up to four free FDA-authorized at-home test kits sent to your home address. Order online or call 1-800-232-0233 to request your kits. Submitted by Human Resources.

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Nancy Gantt appears on Association of Women Surgeons’ webcast

Women surgeons are increasing in numbers as a critical component of the surgical workforce. At the same time, women are the bearers of children and may continue to bear majority responsibility for raising children to adulthood. It is essential for the profession to improve support of pregnant and parenting surgeons through policies and pathways that

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Our Cultures, Our Community: Sandra Emerick

Tell us how the flag display outside Watanakunakorn Auditorium makes you feel.

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Nominate a Faculty or Staff Member for a President’s Excellence Award by Feb. 4

Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 4.

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CSWCS Submission Forum: “I’m Listening”

The Center for Student Wellness & Counseling Services wants to hear from you! Read our monthly email newsletter, “Whale Watch,” and tell us topics you want to learn more about (relationships, self care, time management, goals, academic stress, etc), or other questions or comments. Responses cannot be seen by other students, but are monitored by

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Join us on Jan. 31 for a special University Update!

Members of the NEOMED community will share their success stories at the Jan. 31 Campus Update.

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College of Medicine Office of Medical Education Welcomes Kimberly Zickefoose

College of Medicine Office of Medical Education is pleased to announce a new team member, Kimberly Zickefoose. Kimberly joined NEOMED as a curriculum coordinator in early January. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. While at Alabama, Kimberly was a student teaching assistant for two different courses,

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VITALS: Scott Knoer and More

Scott Knoer, Pharm.D., had messages for students and health care professionals alike in his appearance on VITALS.

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Unsung Heroes: Will Pierce

The Unsung Heroes series celebrates the people who bolster our University and community.

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Vaccination rates as of Jan. 20

As Jan. 20, the COVID-19 vaccination rates at NEOMED stood at 100% for students and 95% for faculty and staff. All students are either fully vaccinated or have submitted an exemption form. Among employees, 23 are unvaccinated/undisclosed, with 472 of NEOMED’s 495 employees vaccinated. The COVID Response Team reported that since the last update on

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